How many points is TAP worth in Scrabble?

TAP is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAP?

TAP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to TAP?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ATAP, STAP, TAPA, TAPE, TAPS, TAPU. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TAP

5 pts

TAP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. TAP means "knock lightly and usu repeatedly".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

knock lightly and usu repeatedly

Share TAP

Check the Scrabble meaning of TAP. It scores 5 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before TAP. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after TAP. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in TAP, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 5

TAP Scrabble FAQ

Is TAP a Scrabble word?: TAP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
How many points is TAP worth in Scrabble?: TAP is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAP?: TAP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TAP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ATAP, STAP, TAPA, TAPE, TAPS, TAPU. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.